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Does your commercial operation offer coffee? While many very small businesses are making the switch to K-cups these days, larger commercial operations avoid the cost and waste of these single-use products and work with expert coffee suppliers for specialty blends made to meet commercial needs. Lavanta Coffee Roasters in NJ focuses on specialty coffee blends, expanding our private market to our commercial customers. See all we have to offer for your next commercial coffee order! Custom Everything When you work with a specialty coffee roaster in the Northeast, you get to name your terms. Customize… [...]

It seems like everyone is talking about climate change these days, and for good reason: we have not been kind to our earth. For those of us who care about these important consequences, this means evaluating how our everyday habits affect our world. Many of our customers at Lavanta Coffee Roasters in NJ have asked how coffee choices affects climate, even wondering things like “am I increasing my carbon footprint by drinking coffee from exotic places?” Fortunately, you can make good choices with your coffee to offset this. Read on to find out how! Choose… [...]

Anyone who lives in a chilly, northeastern climate like New Jersey can appreciate a hot cup of coffee. But what about the warmer weather, including monsoon season? Many of Lavanta Coffee Roasters’ New Jersey customers have never been near a monsoon, but may be surprised to find out that monsoons and coffee once went together! Keep reading to find out the history of Monsooned Malibar coffee and why you should try some today! Beans in a Monsoon While today’s coffee lovers can enjoy Fair Trade coffee from around the world by buying online and having… [...]

If you’re a dedicated coffee lover, you probably already know how important it is to consider the source and origin of your coffee, in part to determine whether an arabica or a robusta blend may be more your style. At our NJ roasting facility, we sell coffee from around the world. But did you know that coffee has a rich history that traces back to Ethiopia? This month, we’re focusing on the birthplace of coffee, and are eager to share the history of coffee as well as our favorite blends straight from Ethiopia! The Birth… [...]

Coffee is one of those foods that has gone back and forth with nutritionists over the years, with some benefits and some drawbacks as well. While this classic beverage has been enjoyed for many years and in many nations, modern consumers are concerned about the effects on the heart, teeth, and anxiety—but, in moderation, the exact opposite may be true! Researchers are finding more and more health benefits to coffee, especially the rarest and most unusual blend: the Kopi Luwak coffee. Harvested, eaten, and partially digested by the civet (a little mammal somewhat similar to… [...]

Do you think New Year’s Resolutions are overrated? While many people set them, few achieve them. Those of us who are well-versed in the coffee business know you can only squeeze so much flavor out of one bean—just like you can only squeeze so much self-control out of yourself! This year, try a fun New Year’s Resolution instead. We have some great ones for coffee lovers, so give these a try. Resolve to cut caffeine in 2020 This is one that many people, even coffee lovers, can relate to. If you find yourself lying in… [...]

Those of us at Lavanta Coffee Roasters know one thing about coffee lovers: They love coffee more than any other beverage, and maybe any other consumable product! So what to get your coffee lover this holiday season? We have so many ideas! From the fresh, locally roasted coffee at Lavanta to great accessories, read on to see our best holiday gift-giving guide. Fun Flavors and Varieties Are you a Sumatra guy? A kopi luwak lady? Do you enjoy mocha? Whatever your style, there is something for you at Lavanta Coffee Roasters! Even more, there is… [...]

Are you looking for a fun holiday gift or tradition that will keep on giving? Find your best friend, closest relative, or even that coworker you’d like to get to know a little better and pick up a great new hobby: Roasting your own coffee! Read on to find out our DIY basics and more tips from the expert coffee roasters at Lavanta – your 5-star coffee shop! Step 1: Choose the best green coffee beans The first step to a delicious home roast operation is high-quality coffee beans. You can buy green coffee beans… [...]

Have you ever found yourself wondering what the different roasts of coffee mean? Many people assume that all coffees are processed the same way, but in the world of the best coffee roasters, the roast makes all the difference! Here at Lavanta, we are proud to import the best quality green coffee beans online and roast them right in our store, but your favorite beans may also be roasted somewhere else—or, maybe you want to explore the excitement of roasting your own coffee beans! In any case, today we will share the difference between the… [...]

Have you washed your coffee? If it isn’t washed, it is dirty? Those of us who work professionally in the coffee roasting field know these terms well, but for those new to the coffee industry, the different types of washing and processing that a coffee bean goes through before it reaches your cup can be confusing. Today, we’re sharing our expertise on the coffee roasting process so you can make the best choices for your best taste! Washing When one processing coffee by “washing” it, otherwise known as “wet processing,” the coffee bean goes through… [...]

While most people are aware that coffee comes from beans, few people realize the many steps it takes to go from a plant to the delicious green coffee beans you can buy in bulk from our online store! Read on to find out the humble life of the coffee bean and how it plays a role in your coffee roasting process! Coffee Beginnings The coffee plant is versatile, able to grow from seeds, cuttings, or shoots. However, only some climates work for this sensitive plan, requiring a careful range of temperatures and plenty of water.… [...]

For some, the thought of decaffeinated coffee is heretic! Isn’t that what this delicious brew is for? But for those with health conditions, sleeping issues, or those who just don’t like that caffeine jitter, a cup of decaf can be just the thing. How is coffee decaffeinated, and how does it affect your cup? Read on to find out! Decaf Basics Coffee beans are a natural source of caffeine, which means that all decaffeinated coffee is processed at least a little bit. Before roasting, however, careful processers can remove the majority of the caffeine, leaving… [...]

If you’ve visited our online store to buy green coffee beans online, you may have noticed that we offer kopi luwak coffee—and that it is a bit more pricey than our regular Arabica or Columbian blends. What is kopi luwak, where on earth did it start, and why is it so good? We’ll try to answer these questions today! What is Kopi Luwak? There’s no way to put it gently—this coffee is made from coffee beans that have been eaten by the Asian palm civet, a small animal that reminds many people of a cat… [...]

Arabica or Robusta? Faced with these different terms, many consumers simply take a guess—Arabica sounds… Arabic, perhaps, like it comes from a hot climate, where Robusta… will be robust? For those in the coffee industry, however, there is far more to it than just what those names can suggest. At Lavanta Coffee Roasters in New Jersey, we make sure to carefully select the best green coffee beans and roasted coffee to send to our customers, and part of that includes spelling out the differences between our most popular products. Get ready to find out about… [...]

How much do you enjoy that morning cup of coffee? Research shows you should continue drinking the world’s most popular beverage plus add a few more cups throughout the day! Not only does coffee have high levels of antioxidants and nutrients, vitamins like B12, B5 and B3, it is also quite healthy for the aging population over age 65.   The Journal of Alzheimer's Disease published a study showing results related to coffee and specifically high levels of caffeine (1200 ng/ml). Coffee drinkers have less cognitive decline and have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, the… [...]

If you’ve looked at the weather lately, you’ve probably noticed the heat wave! In New Jersey, we have been sweltering with temperatures nearing one hundred degrees, and in places of the earth closer to the equator, temperatures have soared even higher. If you know a little about coffee, you know that it grows best in hot temperatures… so is this heat a good thing, or another part of what has been called the “coffee crisis?” Read on to find out some answers! Too Hot for Comfort While coffee beans do require high temperatures to grow,… [...]

Well you definitely can’t make soup or pie with it but you can brew a delicious cup of coffee! Looking at a typical coffee bean you will see it is flat on one side but round on the other. Normally inside each coffee cherry there are two beans or seeds that face each other on their flat sides. In about 5% of the cherries, only one of the two seeds gets fertilized and upon maturity is smaller, denser and more rounded than the other 95% of beans. Some people believe that because the nutrients the… [...]

Legend has it Kopi Luwak was discovered in Indonesia under Dutch colonial rule. During that time, native farmers and plantation workers were forbidden from harvesting coffee for their own use from the cash-crops and were left to scrounge around the plantations. The civet cat eats only the ripest of coffee cherries and passes the seeds—the coffee beans—without digesting them. During digestion these beans would also have all the extra fruity bits stripped off by enzymes, resulting in a thoroughly clean result! Locals would collect these deposits off the jungle floor and brew the beans into… [...]

Critical coffee lovers nationwide are investing in a sweet, spicy, and clean coffee made from beans grown in a secluded part of the Indonesian mountains on the tropical island of Sulawesi. The geographic location is so remote that it takes four days of horseback riding on the hard dirt road to get into this region where the Toraja coffee beans grow. The high elevation with equally high humidity levels are two of the main reasons why this smooth, creamy blend with hints of delicate sweetness is worth the trouble. Located deep in the jungle surrounded… [...]

What is Direct Trade in Coffee? Have you ever stopped to wonder where the coffee beans that end up in your cup of coffee came from? Do you know if your coffee supplier does? At Lavanta Coffee Roasters we sure do—because we participate in Direct Trade agreements. Read on to find out what this program is, how it works, and how it helps us make you a better cup of coffee! What is Direct Trade? Those who participate in the Direct Trade program know exactly where their coffee beans came from. While we might not… [...]

Why Home Roasting Produces the Best Coffee At Lavanta Coffee Roasters in NJ, we are coffee roasters! In fact, it’s even in our name. But, as coffee lovers, we know just how great a freshly roasted cup of coffee can taste. While we pride ourselves on our roasting capabilities and store our roasted coffee beans for the utmost in freshness, we also know that there’s “no place like home” when you love coffee. Read on to find out why home roasting produces the best coffee, how you can get started, and some special products to… [...]

Why Buy from Fair Trade Suppliers? Those of us fortunate enough to live in well-off countries enjoy a minimum wage and protection for our employees. Unfortunately, in many of the places where coffee beans grow best, this is not the case, and workers, particularly farmers, are subject to poor working conditions just to receive pennies for their labor. We don’t think that’s fair, and neither does the Fair Trade Certification program. However, when you buy products that have been Fair Trade Certified, you can trust that you are doing the best for the farmers and… [...]